Effectiveness of vestibular stimulation on selected biochemical parameters in young adults

Optimal stimulation of vestibular system has more soothing effects and is essentialthroughout the life. Though there are different methods like running, swinging, dancing, jumping tostimulate vestibular system, swinging on a swing is a simple method to stimulate vestibular system, whichwas an ancient practice incorporated in Indian tradition.Aim: The aim of this research was to assess the effect of vestibular stimulation on selected biochemicalparameters in young adults.Materials and Methods: A total of 300 (130 males and 170 females) young adults were screened. 240(120 males and 120 females) participants satisfying both inclusion and exclusion criteria were included inthe study. This was a longitudinal follow-up study in which, participants were assessed three times. Thefirst assessment was performed during regular classes (with no examination in preceding two weeks andforth coming two weeks), these are pre-intervention values. The second assessment was performed eightmonths after the intervention (during regular classes), and third assessment was performed sixteen monthsafter the intervention in stressed state (A week before the University examinations).Results: The mean salivary IgA in the experimental female group was 61mg/mL. After 8 months, therewas a slight increase in salivary IgA whereas after 16 months also there was a slight increase in salivaryIgA. The mean salivary a amylase in experimental female group was 84 U/ mL. After 8 months, there wasa slight decrease in salivary a amylase whereas after 16 months also, there was a slight decrease in salivarya-amylase.Conclusion: The present study results support positive impact of stimulation of vestibular system usingnatural methods like swinging on a swing that exists as day to day activity in the tradition of India. Thestudy recommends using the swing in routine life style for better wellbeing.Keywords: Vestibular system, Bio-chemical parameters, Saliva, Immunity.